My blogging has suffered these past 2 years as so many things have cut across my time and yet, as many would say you just need to be disciplined and do some every day.... easier said than done!!! This year I feel I must try to be disciplined and see what happens.

From my last blog...time was spent moving in with my daughter, I sold my antiques,  most my furniture; including my much loved car, gave up my job and decided to go for gold....... I took an amazing 6 months sabbatical with my sons in the UK  and have not looked back!

I finally found myself and decided it's me time! I listened often to Alicia Keys - A Brand New Me!

My education increased a 100 fold! I painted, made jewellery, did a little leather work and yoga; danced and laughed until I thought I would fall over - I even grew my hair! Expanded my palette - lots of wonderful food and wine - although I ate healthy and lost weight! We ran around England, Wales and even got to take a week's trip to Turkey with a dear friend who was looking to buy a 2nd hand yacht to retire on! My special love was the marinas  (found out that about myself) - that maybe some day I could sail and live in a marina - the tinkling sound of the mast lines and the gentle swaying of the boat. Dreaming..........

While I was there I won a weeks trip for two, to Mauritius with R5000.00 spending money but unfortunately had to give it to my daughter and grand daughter; as it had a specific date attached to it - they had an awesome time; but not half as much as I did!

Another awesome highlight - I was there for the birth of my first great grand son; Mason Eric! I held Lisa's hand and rubbed her back the whole time she was in labour, making sure she breathed - hehehe - and got to hold Mason 15 minutes after he was born.

After breathing 6 months pure fresh air and walking around the country lanes, I arrived back in South Africa into the loving arms of my daughter, who had missed me so much. She threatened me never to leave for so long again, lol, but I left a piece of my heart there and do need to go back - often! (I miss my sons, beautiful daughters-in-law and my grand children so much).

Settling down again has been a little tough, although I have now found a wonderful small church where I am involved and see great ministry opportunities for the future.

We spent Christmas and New Year at Ponta Do Oura, Mozambique in a little reed hut on the beach - bliss!

2015 has started with a bang - I am teaching little children in the mornings, at the school where my daughter works and take the Grade 4's homework class in the afternoons, then aftercare until the parents arrive to fetch them.

When I left the UK, I made a long list of all that I want to do and have managed to only tick a few things off my list, but with God's grace I am getting there.

A leap of faith has given me many adventures- most I never dreamt possible!

Dare to be yourself, there is nothing better to be!

I am so glad to be back blogging. Have a wonderful weekend.

Wendy xxx

A new Chapter ..........

Hello Bloggers,

As much as I have put it off, I feel in my heart of hearts this post is the right thing to do. I am not going to get into anything personal and please believe me when I say this is not a pity post. After 22 years of marriage but living together for 28 years, Joseph and I are going through a divorce...I have cried all the tears I am going to cry…... I have been through all the emotions,  from anger, to denial, grief and more. We had to sell our home 2 years ago. We moved into a cottage above the garage at my brother’s home, in the country and I have opted to stay on here. Joseph has moved and gone to live with his youngest sister.

I WILL make it MY home, I WILL make it shine, I WILL make a new life. I am blessed with three of the most caring, loving, responsible and kind children - and two of the most precious daughter-in-laws (they are the same as having two extra daughters) - and I will continue to draw on their strength, love and prayers.

This is the beginning of a new chapter in my life and by the Grace of God, family and friends I will get through the rough days I still have, but must add they do get better and better all the time. There is an air of freedom and liberty about the entire saga. Some days I have sunshine, some days I have sad days and some times I still cry.

So friends out there, bare with me through this time of many changes.....we will meet again soon.... until then, please take good care of yourselves, love with all you have, give whatever you can and cherish each moment of your lives. Remember Jesus loves you and so do I. Love to all of you! I will be back to blogging seriously soon – especially now I will have much more time on my hands.

xxx

Yay - it's Friday!

Hello from a chilly Johannesburg.

I am so glad it is Friday - I have all sorts of recipes I want to try out this weekend as well as catch up on my book, maybe knit a few more squares on my blanket, do the normal pedicure, manicure for the coming week, watch the Tour de France and Wimbledon finals....... I love weekends!

Much love
xxx

What happened to the time? Days are merging as work and home collide.



Be back soon

xxx

Ooooohh - so excited - Going straight after work to my sister Marilyn's place, for a Ladies only weekend. Pyjarmies & games weekend (all weekend until Sunday afternoon)! Yayness!!!!! Wish you could join us. 

Will take lots of pics.

xxxx

Weekend

Wow, an entire week has passed already - where does the time go?
I run home from work, every day and glean every thing I can; on the Queen's Diamond Jubilee on TV - much to my husband's disgust and boredom - hahaha. Love it!

Also busy planning a ladies weekend - next weekend. Watch this space!

Love u all
x

Wow - it has been a long time!

Well, here I am again. We didn't build that little white cottage but moved into a cute thatch cottage on my brother's small holding. It is like living in the country. We have black pot-bellied pigs, geese, ducks, rabbits, dogs, cats and even a flock of Guinea Fowl that visit every morning and evening, hoping for a titbit! Life is a little topsy-turvy, but by God's grace we are coping and moving forward.

I have been so encouraged once again by reading all the blogs I follow, I love you all.

Yay, tomorrow is Friday.... Have a super weekend........

Will be back soon and post pics of our happy country living.
x